Calcium is needed for your heart and bones. Calcium supplements have been looked at to see if they are causing more harm than good. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian in the Department of Preventive Cardiology, talks about the importance of calcium and how to get it naturally though the foods you eat. Learn more about the Preventive Cardiology Program at ... Show More
Jun 2
Understanding Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins
Vascular surgeons Gayan De Silva, MD, and Kathleen Boyle, DO, explain how sclerotherapy is used to treat spider veins for both cosmetic and symptom relief. They discuss who may benefit from treatment, what the procedure is like, expected results over time and common reasons more ... Show More
10m 49s
May 26
Understanding CHIP and Heart Disease
In this episode, Samir Kapadia, MD, and Ohad Oren, MD, explain clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, or CHIP, and how age-related blood cell mutations can raise the risk of heart disease. They discuss what CHIP is, who it affects, how it is discovered, and why it matte ... Show More
18m 50s
May 19
Medications and Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Milind Desai, MD, and Nicholas Smedira, MD, explain how hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and how treatment decisions are made based on symptoms, heart structure and individual goals. They discuss medications, surgical myectomy and emerging innovations that are shaping car ... Show More
29m 28s
Apr 2024
2532: Sources of Calcium for Vegans & Vegetarians - Veganism & Nutrient Deficiencies on Optimal Health
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Episode 2532:
Discover effective ways to maintain adequate calcium levels while embracing a vegan diet. Learn about the daily recom ... Show More
9m 14s
May 2024
57% Of People Have This Problem!!
<p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the most dangerous symptom of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions. It’s important for energy production, and the transmission of nerve impulses, and it allows your muscles to relax. </p>
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3m 44s
Apr 2019
How to Avoid Osteoporosis
<p>We’re told how to eat to lose weight, keep your heart healthy … but are we ever told to eat better to build strong bones? It’s not a common conversation, but it’s critically important. Listen in to learn what foods build strong bones and just as importantly, what foods deplete ... Show More
44m 16s
<p>There is a myth that calcium is the main mineral you need for osteoporosis and to strengthen your bones. </p>
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<p>The majority of what makes up bone is collagen, which is protein. There is calcium in your bones, but it’s tied up with phosphorus. </p>
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